Why were we created? (Purpose of existence)

This question when asked so many people they couldnt answer. Well i don't think they don't really know but I think They havent discovered it.

Are we created to serve God or gods or to make real cool cash?

Your own view.

Rick warren's "purpose driven life" says it all. What on earth am i here for?
Read that book, and your questions will be answered.

I am created because God has a purpose for me in this world. The reason why i wake up every morning is because God still has more in store for me.

Why does life has to have a purpose? Now that I am alive, even if it's just by chance, I am going to make the best of it. I am going to pursue what will make me feel happy and fulfilled. I am going to explore what life has to offer, set goals, achieve them, and try my best to enjoy the decades I have left.

Those things you listed, are the purpose.

Every individual is created to fulfill God's purpose here on earth. Its now left for you to discover what purpose you are here for.

Its important because there's no sense in gaining the riches of this world and eventually miss heaven.

The purpose of my existence in this world is to accomplish a mission. No matter wat happens to an individual in this world, it is not by accident there is a purpose for what happens at that particular time.

Please can someone educate us on how to determine the purpose we are here on earth for? People say that are purpose on this earth can be determined from our talent? The problem that most people have is that they don't even know what they are naturally good at (talent). God gave each and everyone a talent to earn a living from and make us be fullfilled.  Most People don't experience job satisfaction because they are not doing what they enjoy doing. What we enjoy doing is are passion and our passion is doing our talent.

I don't seem to enjoy doing anything in particular . maybe i have not yet come across what i would really enjoy to do? You know Nigeria is not a place one can fully discover his/herself.

angela k:

Please can someone educate us on how to determine the purpose we are here on earth for? People say that are purpose on this earth can be determined from our talent? The problem that most people have is that they don't even know what they are naturally good at (talent). God gave each and everyone a talent to earn a living from and make us be fullfilled.  Most People don't experience job satisfaction because they are not doing what they enjoy doing. What we enjoy doing is are passion and our passion is doing our talent.

I don't seem to enjoy doing anything in particular . maybe i have not yet come across what i would really enjoy to do? You know Nigeria is not a place one can fully discover his/herself.

Its an excuse saying Nigeria is not a place to fully discover ones talent. Look into urself and forget that "Nigeria" factor . U will see the that ur real self.

"Purpose Driven Life" I think People in the house should read the book. Its really an insight to life .

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We were created for God's pleasure!  God loves man and want a relationship with him. It was His whole purpose in creating us.
Mankind has been created as the object of God's love. He placed man on earth so man would learn (through the elementals) dominion in righteousness and take the full likeness of GOD
since he was suppose to spend eternity with GOD. God loves us and wants to be the Master (Lord) over us.  If we refuse, then sin and death are the alternatives.

So why didnt he just create us to be good.
He wants a relationship with us. He wants us to be like him with our own freewill and not just some robotic creation. Its his ultimate pleasure that man would choose to walk with him rather than operate in evil's domain.

But What About Hell?Why Hell?
...everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:" Matthew 25:41

Hell was created for the devil and his angels. It was not created for man! It was not His purpose for men to go there. God knew that we would sin so He made provision for us by providin us 100% God 100% man in the person of JESUS paying the penalty for our sins with His blood (source of life).


Someone may ask "But Was it Fair to Create Us?"
If God had not created us, He would have been overcome with evil, for it would have dictated that the righteous would never have an opportunity to love and be loved by the One who is everlasting and full of pleasures forevermore.  If the righteous were to miss out on the Magnificent God, would that be fair?

Skima, i don't know about you but the school i went to, the music room had only drums and flutes. Like you know they are so many other musical instruments in this world but i was only exposed to 2. I don't want to go deep into this matter. All i am saying is that Nigeria limits are thinking and skills.

Are you aware that most successful people in Nigeria today had part if not all of their educational training abroad? They usually come back a better person, mentally, physically and (not sure about spiritually )

Layi, i love your post

Thanx angela

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Layi's post kind of sums it all up, meawhile, what's up with you and Angela K blowing kisses at each other??

The Word has this to say in 1peter 2:9: "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light".

It is a bit louder in the Amplified translation:

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God's] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Also from Eph 2:10 of the Ampliofied Translation, it says:

For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].





Thank you.

Break it down Pastor

Check out " the purpose driven life" by Rick Warren. its a complete answer to the question

Good book! I recommend for the house.

SIMPLE!
To fulfil purpose.

TO DIE

To affect lives positively

Ugly version.

There is no purpose but that you create for yourself. As much as you might want to believe that "God" has a plan for your life-- You made him have a plan. The funny thing is, you never know what the definitive plan is even after you die.

We seek meaning in life because we have evolved in cognition and consciousness. If we go back in time to nigeria, say 100 yrs ago, to them life needed very little purpose. Going back another 300-400, life was simply about survival.

So you see, if you break it down, it all boils down to pre-occupation-- what tickles you and what keeps you. People find their purpose everywhere and in everything; some find it in money/wealth, power, religion, sex, education/literacy, love/intimacy-- you name 'em.

My point is, perception is subjective.

macalurs:

Ugly version.

People find their purpose everywhere and in everything; some find it in money/wealth, power, religion, sex, education/literacy, love/intimacy-- you name 'em.

My point is, perception is subjective.

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cgift:

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meaning?

We were created to enjoy the good works of God and to just praise Him, worship Him and to live large.

dont let us confuse ourselfs here , " Purposeful driven life" , the purpose of creation or the purpose u work and set out goals, nature or nurture driven purposes?

All this is all about a wedding. We are all bride. It doesn't matter your calling. The ultimate goal is a wedding. Christ is the groom.

quite agree with the fact that we were created for a purpose which may vary due to individual differences and interests.

my answer is in this link: www.menofpurposenetwork.org

There are no purposes, you create one for yourself.

i wonder many times why women respond better in church services than men.they run after men of God easily and attend programmes more.i'm yet to reolve in my mind wether they are easily deceivable or it's an act of religiousity and sincerity.